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King of the Godfathers

“Big Joey” Massino and the Fall of the Bonanno Crime Family

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King of the Godfathers

By: Anthony M. DeStefano
Narrated by: Danny Campbell
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The Last of the Old-World Mob Bosses - and the Ultimate Betrayal

For more than 20 years, Joseph "Big Joey" Massino ran what was called the largest criminal network in the US, employing over 250 made men and untold numbers of associates. The Bonanno family was responsible for over 30 murders, even killing a dozen of its own members to enforce discipline and settle scores. He would be brought down by Salvatore "Good Looking Sal" Vitale, the underboss who was not only Massino's closest and most trusted friend but also his brother-in-law. In the end, facing the death penalty and the prospect of leaving his family penniless, Massino started talking to the FBI - the first Mafia Godfather to break the sacred code of omerta, and the end of a centuries-old tradition.

Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Anthony DeStefano, who interviewed Massino's family and friends as well as law enforcement officials and confidential sources, King of the Godfathers is the story of the brutal mob war that made Massino head of the Bonanno family and the most powerful gangster in America.

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Good book slightly spoiled by narration

I own this book in paperback and it's a good read, unfortunately the audiobook is narrated in the style of a slightly breathless 60's news reader belting out headlines

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the career longeivity of joe massino

i enjoyed this book the whole way through especially the details of the various mafia rackets

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mob history

very detailed and entertaining book well narrated and it can be re-visted on any occasion

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Deadly individuals

Fortunate not to cross the path of these people. Keep criminals away from decent society.

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